Big Cartel

Upcycling is a great option for creative folks to treat the planet more gently. This process of reclaiming discarded materials to create new products is one way makers can reduce the waste that comes from making your work. As the Big Cartel shop owners in this gift guide demonstrate, there are so many ways to unleash the potential in objects otherwise destined for the landfill. [Deckstool](https://www.recycledskateboardgifts.com/) makes functional furniture out of retired skateboards. [Alchemy Dyes](https://alchemydyes.bigcartel.com/) turns thrift-store tees into tie-dyed masterpieces. [Fobots](https://fobots.bigcartel.com/) combines a variety of found objects into robot sculptures pulsing with personality. [CourtneyCourtney](https://courtneycourtney.bigcartel.com/) creates one-of-a-kind clothes from vintage and thrifted fabrics (check out her companion shop [CatneyDogney](https://catneydogney.bigcartel.com/) for awww-inspiring pet clothes). Check out those shops and more inspired upcycling below.

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[Forest ferns tunic dress](https://courtneycourtney.bigcartel.com/product/forest-ferns-batwing-adult-medium-m-courtneycourtney-drapey-wide-neckline-drape-tunic-dress-loose) by CourtneyCourtney

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[Stripy pencil necklace](https://zincwhite.bigcartel.com/product/stripy-pencil-necklace-handmade-with-recycled-pencils) by Zincwhite

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[Wallet made from recycled cement bag](https://craftalliance.bigcartel.com/product/pink-recycled-wallet-by-malia-designs) by Malia Designs, sold by Craft Alliance

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[Recycled skateboard barstool](https://deckstoolshop.bigcartel.com/product/recycled-skateboard-barstool-25-counter-height-stool) by Deckstool

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[Zombie Food Pyramid tie-dyed tee](https://alchemydyes.bigcartel.com/product/medium-upcycled-zombie-dye) by Alchemy Dyes

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[Upcycled denim jacket](https://rebuckled.bigcartel.com/product/stunning-upcycled-denim-jacket) by Rebuckled

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[Acrylic starburst necklaces](https://iamacrylic.bigcartel.com/product/starburst-necklaces) from i am acrylic

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[Upcycled floral rooster African patchwork crop top](https://laurentdesgrange.bigcartel.com/product/upcycled-african-wax-patchwork) by Laurent Desgrange Paris

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[Rudy Volley sculpture](https://fobots.bigcartel.com/product/rudy-volley) from Fobots

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[Upcycled MEND IT darning yarn](https://thecraftysquirrel.bigcartel.com/product/upcycled-mend-it-darning-yarn) by notanotherhat, sold by The Crafty Squirrel

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